Senior Graphic Designer - Packaging

Design Observer; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Observer Group in Torrance, CA is seeking a Graphic Designer with experience in product packaging and a passion for housewares. You will create on-brand packaging for our proprietary brands Handy Gourmet, Ideaworks, North American Wellness, Pet-Able, and Tidy House.

In this role you will deliver packaging artwork, prepare print-ready files, and collaborate with product managers to ensure high-quality visuals for multiple SKUs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level design degree with focus on packaging.
• 3+ years of packaging design experience.
• Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
• Strong typography and layout attention.
• Experience with print production readiness.
• Familiar with dielines and packaging materials.
• Ability to create 3D package renders.
• Ability to retouch product and packaging photos.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Create packaging artwork for consumer products.
• Prepare print-ready files.
• Retouch product and packaging photos as needed.
• Assist with product photography and photo compositions.
• Update existing packaging for new SKUs.
• Take direction well and incorporate feedback.
• Collaborate with product managers.

Skills

Packaging design

Print production

Photo retouching

Product photography collaboration

Typography

Layout

3D package renders

Lifestyle image composition

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Education

BFA in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

Job description

About The Role

We’re looking for a Graphic Designer with experience in product packaging and a passion for housewares. Working in the packaging design department, you will create engaging, on-brand packaging designs for our proprietary brands: Handy Gourmet, Ideaworks, North American Wellness, Pet-Able, and Tidy House.

Key Responsibilities

• Create packaging artwork for various consumer products
• Prepare print-ready files
• Retouch product and packaging photos as needed
• Assist with product photography and photo compositions
• Update existing packaging or adapt designs for new SKUs
• Take direction well and incorporate feedback effectively
• Collaborate with product managers

Qualifications

• BFA in Graphic Design or related field
• 3+ years of graphic design experience, specifically in packaging
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Strong attention to detail and enthusiasm for packaging design
• Basic photo editing and retouching skills
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience preparing files for print production
• Familiarity with dielines and packaging materials
• Experience creating 3D package renders
• Strong typography skills and an eye for layout hierarchy
• Experience with basic lifestyle image composition